Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States
9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.instagram.com/flickertheatre
DEAD HAND A well-oiled metal machine of a band.
DEAD REGISTER Gloomy post-doom dual bass band influenced by goth, industrial and post-punk.
DEAD VIBES ENSEMBLE Athens sludge metal duo fueled by whiskey and loud amps.
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
Georgia Women’s Club Hockey Athens Invitational
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the women’s hockey team as they take on Auburn, Alabama and South Carolina in this three-day tournament. 3 p.m. $15/pass. www.classiccenter.com
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
This week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight yoga with Chloe Lacasse. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary
Greg Kirkland Garner and Greg Stuart
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
DAVID KIRKLAND GARNER AND GREG STUART University of South Carolina associate professors perform "Short Stories, Vol. 1."
Opening Reception
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Fabienne Lasserre’s sculpture/painting hybrids will be on display in the exhibition “Listeners.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
The Bones of St. Michael
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States7 p.m. www.3railroad.org
THE BONES OF ST. MICHAEL New band of veteran musicians sharing members with the Hobohemians, Humdingers and others.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Opening Reception
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPaul Hartman’s exhibition “A Lightmonkey Show” features a collection of photographs on display through March. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
Shawn Mullins
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35 (adv.), $40. bit.ly/3NmY0R1
SHAWN MULLINS Singer-songwriter whose Grammy Award-nominated No. 1 hit, "Lullaby," shot him to fame in 1998.
Bit Brigade, Lazer/Wulf
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
BIT BRIGADE Local supergroup plays the soundtrack to vintage video games while their gamer speedruns the game live on stage. Tonight's set includes The Legends of Zelda and Castlevania.
LAZER/WULF Avant-metal trio blending prog, thrash and other heavy elements.
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. Auburn
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs against the Auburn Tigers. 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com
The 1992 Honda Civics
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThe local improv group returns with its unique, high energy, long-form show featuring musical standup by Julianne Merrit. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Swear Jar, Hotel Hugo, Parking Garage
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SWEAR JAR Local alternative rock band bringing '90s grungy pastiches with a twinge of something modern at the edges.
HOTEL HUGO Charleston indie rock band with a penchant for nostalgia and a knack for crystal walls of sound.
PARKING GARAGE Local self-proclaimed "salt rock" outfit, mixing dance, pop punk, emo and alternative with a hint of brass.
The Outfield Clovers, Pinto Sunshine, Mars Hill
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE OUTFIELD CLOVERS Atlanta rock band with indie and Midwest emo influences.
PINTO SUNSHINE Atlanta indie prog-rock band.
MARS HILL Athens band blending rock, post-punk, ska and reggae.
Sheriff John Q. Williams Campaign Launch Party
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesCelebrate this re-election campaign with barbecue plates, drinks, desserts, music and games. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.johnqforsheriff.com
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. This week is creating miniature furniture out of popsicle sticks. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
3rd Annual Step Resurgence
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLocal elementary, middle and high school division step teams will compete with teams from around the nation. 12 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.facebook.com/leagueofstep
Learn Basic Miniature Painting
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. Supplies provided. 1 p.m. $5. www.tychesgames.com
Community Dance Classes
DanceFX Athens 396 Foundry St., Athens, GA, United StatesA variety of one-hour dance classes will be held throughout the day open to the public. Registration recommended. 1–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.dancefx.org
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Project Homebound Ambassadors
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet adoptable dogs that are part of the Project Homebound training program. 2–4 p.m. www.athenspets.net
Dance Theatre of Harlem
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe multi-ethnic ballet company tours nationally and internationally with a forward-thinking repertoire. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $30–69. pac.uga.edu